Preformed Ponds

Preformed Ponds using Found Objects

Pond Keeper — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:22:36 +0000

Preformed ponds are usually bought as rigid pond liners manufactured specifically for the purpose but there is another way to build an instant garden pond and that is to make use of some kind of hard plastic container that can be made to fit the purpose. I call these ready made water receptacles “Found” objects and I have one in my small front garden made out of a large plant pot container that happens not to have any holes in it. It’s been there for about twenty years now, acting as a small frog pond and the centre of a bog garden.

My attention was caught by this one too, it’s a preformed pond that makes use of a plastic wheelbarrow to make a frog pond and was added to the preformed ponds Flickr group by Doug Becker

The new frog pond

So, what to do with an old plastic wheelbarrow? Of course! Recycle it, turn it into a frog pond. Dig it into the ground, surround it with old logs and rocks, which creates habitat, and allow the overflow from the water tank to run into it. Presto, a new frog pond.

Next thing is to get some water plants and put them into pots and allow them to grow in the pond to create a food source for the tadpoles. This pond was inspired by John Tann, who has a small pond in suburban Como in Sydney.

Photos by Doug Beckers 1, 2, 3, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial license

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Wildlife Preformed Rigid Pond Liners

Pond Keeper — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:30:02 +0000

I am having difficulty finding a preformed rigid pond with a very gently sloping shallow area for wildlife access. Can anybody suggest any suppliers?

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Take Preformed Ponds Away When You Move?

Pond Keeper — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:19:58 +0000

I saw this question in the ponds forum and it made me realise I’d never seen this aspect as an advantage of preformed ponds over pond liners.

“I’m about to start planning a pond soon and I want it about 5 foot deep, 15 feet long and 5 feet wide. As it is my first time and my mum does not want me to dig the whole garden up, she wants me to use a preformed pond base. But I have searched and searched but I can not find any the size I want it……

I then seached on forums to see if anybody else has this problem but everyone uses pond liners.

Just wondering if anybody knew a place where i could find a preformed pond that size preferably rectangular.

Please don’t try to convince me to use liner as my family will not have it. Plus when i get older and move out I can take a preformed pond with me.

Hope somebody can help. Many thanks”

Can anybody help with the 5 foot deep preformed rectangular pond question?

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Can a river be used to separate fish?

Pond Keeper — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:56:09 +0000

My current setup is two pre-formed pond liners. The larger one is about 200gal and has a waterfall spout at one end which pours into the smaller pond of about 75gal. The larger pond has the grown fish… comets, shubunkins, and two very large koi who are desperately pleading for a bigger space. The smaller pond is mostly stocked with rosey reds (the feeder minnows).
The advantage of this setup is that, because of the waterfall, any goldfish which hatch out are swept over the falls and grow up in the lower pond. This gives them a fighting chance, so the big fish don’t eat

all of them. I generally end up with about 4 survivors by the next Spring, which then grow large enough to move up to the bigger pond.

via gardenpondforum.com

Interesting use of two preformed pond liners here, with a river to help in the raising of small fish.

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Preformed Pond Water Feature Video

Pond Keeper — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:19:33 +0000

This delightful preformed pond water feature was spotted at a specialist florist shop in Lille, North of France.

The water spout is gentle but as you can hear, still makes a restful watery noise while keeping the water within the preformed pond even if there is a breeze blowing. The unit comprises of a pond shell with a water spout, motor and reservoir all in one prepackaged whole and is displayed with a small aquatic plant for demonstration purposes. The water plant in the pond is a water hyacinth .

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New Preformed Ponds Videos Page

Pond Keeper — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:01:51 +0000

Preformed Ponds Videos | Preformed Ponds

I’ve added a page of selected preformed ponds videos from youTube that you can browse through and watch. Some are inspirational, educational or just pretty to look at. If there are other videos about preformed ponds out there that you think should be included please leave a comment below on this post, likewise if there are any which may have crept in there which aren’t really relevant to the preformed ponds blog here.

It would be good to add a few more UK orientated preformed ponds videos for example, if you come across any on your research journet at youTube.

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preformed ponds and kits

Pond Keeper — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:32:07 +0000

Preformed Pond Kits, Articles Mag

If you need to get Plastic Preformed Pond, the best location to dig up
the information you want is on the World wide web. You will discover
many of resources available on the topic.

Father’s Day Gift Idea: Do-It-Yourself Backyard Pond Kit | Pond Pumps
Traditionally, preformed ponds trays large, very complex anddifficult
to transport. For example, a typical preformed pond kit would have a
size of a box that is 60 “x 48″ x 24 “, a strain which is great for
many cars.

Preformed Pond Liner – Two Ponds – Buy Water Garden Supplies …
We have two ponds in our garden, they are not very big maybe 200
gallons, like a huge bathtub. They have plants and fish in them but
they are always so interesting.

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Oase pond pumps will ensure that you have that quality at your
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pond liner – Vox
Have a look at the pre-formed fish ponds in a garden or pond centre to
see if you like those shapes and sizes. If you do not, then you can
procure a butyl liner for a flexible shaped pond.

preformed rectangular ponds

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Pond Water Pump

Pond Keeper — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:37:59 +0000

The set up I prefer is a bottom drain, attached by a hose to an external pump, which pulls pond water off the bottom of the pond and pumps it into a veggie filter, from where it trickles back into the pond. Do not skimp on a pump, either. It is better to have one too big, than too small. And be sure to get a pond pump, not a sump pump or some other type. Pond pumps are sealed, whereas other types can leak oil, etc., back into your pond (bad for your fish and plants – could even kill them).

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Preformed Ponds and Water Gardens

Pond Keeper — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:23:28 +0000

Preformed Ponds, Water Gardens and Pumps

Fibreglass Garden Ponds for the Water Garden

Fibreglass garden ponds are a quick and easy solution to getting a
professional pond installed in your garden in a matter of days.
Luckily there are many types of preformed garden ponds on the market,
thanks to the sudden popularity of water gardening. But Pond Liners
can also be used In Outdoor Pond Building, in fact every outdoor pond
needs a good pond liner. The size of your pond, the intended shape,
and, of course, your budget are some of the things to consider when
picking out a liner. Pre-formed pond shells and flexible liners are
the two most popular ways to build a long lasting garden water
feature. Backyard Pond Building, Rock Gardens and Ponds

Pre-formed liners are usually used for smaller ponds. These can be
bought at pond supply outlets and can be easily installed after
digging the pond. However, if you want to create the design and size
you want, then good butyl pond liners will worker better .

Rock Gardens and Japanese garden ponds. I’m planning on getting
another preformed pond that cascades water into the original one I
have now and add smaller rocks for the water to tumble over. Plus I’ll
be adding more plants, maybe an underwater light, a water filter and
maybe a bamboo water fountain.

How to build your own garden pond: Always put in at least a 3 ply
plastic liner.You can also purchase a preformed molded liner. Now
install your fountain either in or at the end of your pond if a
fountain is your chose.Or build your waterfall at one end of the pond.

How to Install a Preformed Rigid Pond in your Yard

Preformed ponds are a great solution for first-time pond owners, as
they are often much easier to install and maintain than ponds made
with poured concrete.

Preformed garden ponds. One includes waterfall. included are 3 pumps,
2 lg filters, UV and all plumming. Some extras included.
Fibreglassing. Preformed Pond
This is the biggest pond (lake) to be lined with polyurethane foam and
fibreglass in the UK as of April 2009. Filmed in a first person view
by one of the builders

Preformed ponds can be used as well. This Florida USA based ponds
liner supplier is expert on building ponds. Choosing between preformed
ponds and liners 75 …
preformed pond liner.

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Where can I buy a preformed pond.?

Pond Keeper — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:27:57 +0000

I want to build a pond in my yard. I would like a preformed pond liner about 100+ gallons about 6feet by 5feet. Anyone know of web sites that have these. I have animals so I need a pond liner that is very durable. Thanks

I have 2 just about that size. I got mine at Home Depot.

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